Deadline: 29-May-25
The UNIFOR has launched the Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Grant Program to support new and unexpected ways of communicating the need for transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
Categories
- MFMC traditionally announces six calls for applications every year, in two different categories: large and small grants:
- Large Grants: In this category, MFMC is looking for projects typically in the range of EUR 20,000 to EUR 200,000, although larger projects may be considered. The application process consists of two steps, where interested organizations are asked to initially submit a short pitch. Based on this, the organization may be invited to submit a full application if the MFMC board finds the project appealing.
- Small Grants: In this category, it is possible to apply for smaller grants of up to EUR 10,000 in a simplified one-stage process. Applications will be assessed by the MFMC board based on its aims and strategy.
Duration
- The average duration of supported projects is one year. Grants are usually not given for longer periods. If you present convincing arguments for a longer project period, the board may make an exception. The project must be carried out during the stated period.
Eligible Projects
- The Minor Foundation supports European-based organisations and communication projects that:
- Lead to changes in policies or practises in public or private institutions in line with pathways for 1,5C
- Increase knowledge and implementation of needed policies and technologies
- Reduce new build out or use of fossil fuels
- Increase the uptake and use of carbon-free solutions
- Create positive mobilisation for the actions and policies needed to keep global warming within the pathway of 1,5C
- Increase the number of voices and narratives in climate advocacy.
Ineligible Projects
- They do not support:
- Organisations or projects with a commercial purpose
- Organisations that are registered outside Europe
- Research-projects
- Climate adaptation projects
- General climate information campaigns or projects
- Projects with a purely local focus or community-level projects
- The foundation does not support projects directed towards individual behaviour change unless this is part of a clear strategy for larger, structural, political change
- They only support applications from organisations, not individuals
- The foundation may support costs for personnel and operations as part of a wider project application, but not in and of itself.
Eligibility Criteria
- The MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a focus on changing policies and practices in public or private institutions.
- It is possible to submit one application per user account per call for applications. This means you can simultaneously apply for a small and large grant, but not submit two or more applications for a large (or small) grant.
- If your organization wants to apply for large grants for two or more different projects, you will have to request a second (and so forth) user account. A new contact person must be named for each user account.
For more information, visit UNIFOR.